Cerritos Elementary vs Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerritos Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
612 students
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students
| Measure | Cerritos Elementary Cerritos, California | Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #498 of 5,693 | #521 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7380 of 50,301 | #7656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 612 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 29.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.9 vs 75.5).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 35.6%).
- •Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 29.1).
- •Cerritos Elementary is the larger school with 612 students compared with 516.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cerritos Elementary better than Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cerritos Elementary and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerritos Elementary: 612. Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerritos Elementary and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary rank in California?
Cerritos Elementary is 498th of 5,693 and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary is 521st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).